Standardization in ITU-T

Summary form only given. The paper describes activities and experience of ECI in telecommunications standardization, especially in the ITU-T. We start by describing the market and motivation, other bodies active in the field, and the difference between them and the ITU-T. The method of operation of the ITU-T is described, followed by examples of the standardization activities involved within the development of marketing efforts of some of ECI´s products. For ECI the standardization activities are considered to be a must. Why and how is explained.